Bali, June 2015 – Luxury 5-star beachfront resort, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel is pleased to welcome Mr. Jacques Clarijs as The General Manager of Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel.

A Capetonian by birth; grew up in South Africa and wandered the globe over the last 18 years, Mr. Jacques Clarijs travels on a Dutch Passport from his Father and a South African spirit from his Mother.

With a dream to work with the visionary hotelier Sol Kerzner from Kerzner International who created Sun International, Atlantis and The Palms Dubai, a career in the hospitality industry started. After working at four Sun International properties in South Africa the next move was internationally. First to the Middle East opening the Al Faisaliah Hotel; a Rosewood property owned by the Al Faisal family; next to Muscat at The Al Bustan Palace Hotel an InterContinental property; as part of the Renovation Team working with the New York Designer Tony Chi and the famous Quanjude Duck Company. Then later a trip to the Caribbean and Mustique Island at the Cotton House Hotel where stars like Sir Mick Jagger and Tommy Hilfiger have homes.

To Joining G.L.A Hotels at their head office in their Projects Division working with renowned Leading Hotels of The World Hotelier, Ms. Grace Leo and later a move to Bali to make the Villa Nyaman Project a reality where a new standard in the Luxury Villa concept was established.

After Bali, back to the Caribbean working with Sandals Resorts International, recognized for the last 10 years as the top Luxury All Inclusive brand not just in the Caribbean but recognized in the UK as a Super Brand. Finally back to Bali to work with Discovery Hotels and resorts as General Manager to manage the flagship property in Bali the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel.

Jacques skill set not only includes being a consummate professional hotelier but a chef, a restaurateur, a project manager and hospitality developer with a dark sense of humor.

“He calls a spade a spade, has fun and gets the job done – Brian Roper; General Manager, Mentor and Friend”

About the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel

Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel is ideally set on the beachfront of South Kuta and surrounded by tropical gardens. With a wide choice of restaurants and excellent sporting facilities, it is close to all the main shops and entertainment and also a perfect venue for conferences.

It offers 318 rooms, suites and villas. All guest rooms have garden or ocean views, private balconies and all five-star facilities. The exclusive Discovery Beach Front Villas are stylish, elegant and spacious, this is combined with magical ocean view, and top-class service that will bring you an unforgettable moments.

For those who are looking for a perfect yet impressing getaway Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel surely provide the answer.